Of the 32 players taken, only half of them were starters last year. 6 have been released or traded (and not the good kind of trading). 7 have missed significant time due to injuries, and Cedric Benson, Pacman Jones, Marlin Jackson, and Mike Patterson have had run-ins with the law.

Looking away from the negatives, there were 4 Pro-Bowlers that came out of the draft, but in reality, I'd expect to get more out of a first round. Only Edwards, Ware, Merrimen, J.Brown, Miller, and Mankins are the only real stars to come out of that first round.

Now I only did research on this one round, but can you guys remember a draft this bad? or is it just that in this era of the NFL, players like Benson, Pacman Jones, and Cadillac Williams are being subjected to more media attention and it makes it more noticeable?

Any idea how many of those "busts" were guys that came out after their Junior Season? Being a 1st round pick while still so young and getting tons of money dumped on you is a lot to ask of kids that haven't fully matured yet.

Also, when you're dealing with "role players" Like a TE vs a "playmaker" like a QB, RB, WR or shut down CB, you get a different attitude in the personality of those type of players. Not too many O-lineman walk around with big mouths like T.O. and not too many TE's (Shockey in NY being the exception) walk around thinking their shiiiit don't stink.

back in the day, a Giants TE was like Bavaro, the guy never talked and just did his job. Those are the type of players that make it in the league. Team guys, not "me guys" and most of these busts are either Me guys or just over rated because they played at big time schools in college.

I'll take the kid from the school that went 8-4, but showed up every day and played his guts out and watched film, kept his nose clean and worked hard every year to get himself onto the field and is honored to be drafted at any number, over the punk arse mother effer that got into frat party fights, had questionable tactics while "dating" girls in college and thinks he should be a number one pick. Thanks but no thanks.

not too many TE's (Shockey in NY being the exception) walk around thinking their shiiiit don't stink.

so braylon "the soldier" edwards doesn't qualify?

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"When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty." - Thomas Jefferson

"The two enemies of the people are criminals and government, so let us tie the second down with the chains of the Constitution so the second will not become the legalized version of the first." -Thomas Jefferson
"The man who reads nothing at all is better educated than the man who reads nothing but newspapers." - Thomas Jefferson

Given the amount of research that goes in to current drafts, compared to drafts from past decades, it's amazing how bad the 2005 draft has turned out. In hindsight the only top ten pick worthy of being taken that high is Braylon Edwards - although Ronnie Brown was also playing excellent last year until he got hurt.

1. 49ers - Alex Smith: If he doesn't do something this year he's as big of a bust as Tim Couch was for the Browns. He was supposed to save the struggling 49ers but has done nothing but squabble with the head coach and suck arse.

2. Dolphins - Ronnie Brown: I wouldn't call him a bust. The Dolphins are horrible, but he was doing well until he got hurt. Lets see how he does this year before we label him anything.

3. Browns - Braylon Edwards: After disapointing first few years (partly his immasturity, partly having Dilfer/Frye as his QB), Edwards came into his own last year and is a top-5 WR in the NFL.

5. Buccaneers - Carnell Williams: He looked promising until he got hurt last year. His injury is more serious than Brown's, but if he too can recover then I think he'll have a good career barring another injury.

6. Titans - Adam Jones: Bust so far due to his criminal history. If he can clean up his act and keep from getting suspended, he'll end up off the bust list.

7. Vikings - Troy Williamson: Never lived up to expectations...always dropped the ball.

8. Cardinals - Antrel Rolle: Being moved to saftey because he couldn't play corner.

9. Redskins - Carlos Rogers: Has't become a staple in the 'Skins defense, primarily plays in nickel and dime packages.

10. Lions - Mike Williams: BUST!

11. Cowboys - Demarcus Ware: One of the most dominate OLB's in te NFC if not the NFL.

17. Bengals - David Pollack: Career ending injury, otherwise he would have been a very good if not great player.

18. Vikings - Erasmus James: Bust so far, never made a defensive impact on the Vikings.

19. Rams - Alex Barron: Starter on a poor OL in St. Louis.

20. Cowboys - Marcus Spears: Decent DE in Dallas' 3-4 scheme.

21. Jaguars - Matt Jones: The change from QB to WR never really came to full bloom.

22. Ravens - Mark Clayton: IMHO, a bust...was supposed to be a threat in Baltimore and so far he has been fairly crappy.

23. Raiders - Fabian Washington: The Raiders traded for Hall to replace Washington who is now a nickelback for the Raiders.

24. Packers - Aaron Rogers: Ended up sitting behind a legend in Favre so we don't know how he'll do as the regular starting QB until this upcoming season. Packers drafted Brian Brohm in the second round in the draft as competition and insurance in case Rogers does well and leaves GB when his contract is up...or Rogers gets hurt.

25. Redskins - Jason Campbell: So far, the best QB out of this class...and that isn't saying much.

26. Seahawks - Chris Spencer: Starter on a good o-line.

27. Falcons - Roddy White: Drops a lot of passes, but also had the misfortune of michael Vick as his QB for most of his career.

28. Chargers - Luis Castillo: Huge cog in their defense.

29. Colts - Marlin Jackson: Has stepped up as one of the ebtter defensive players on the Colts.

30. Steelers - Heath Miller: A top-5 TE in the NFL and should put up huge numbers this year.

31. Eagles - Mike Patterson: Very good DT, good pick by the Eagles.

32. Patriots - Logan Mankins: One of the best offensive linemen in the league.

__________________“If tyranny and oppression come to this land it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy.” ― James Madison

"When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty." - Thomas Jefferson

"The two enemies of the people are criminals and government, so let us tie the second down with the chains of the Constitution so the second will not become the legalized version of the first." -Thomas Jefferson
"The man who reads nothing at all is better educated than the man who reads nothing but newspapers." - Thomas Jefferson

He was back then (Da U..Screw them), but I think now he's better. Last year at training camp I even caught him signing OSU stuff for a kid, was rather funny to see, and he just laughed it off.

as for Braylon, he showed a little bit of potential those past couple of years, but now that like everyone has been saying, he auctually has a QB, and more importantly an o-line to block for said QB, more able to get the ball.

I auctually have a theory that the reason why Big Ben wanted a tall reciever was auctually because he saw how braylon helped out the offense this year.

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